Marcus Hurley

American cyclist (1883–1941) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Marcus Latimer Hurley (December 22, 1883 March 28, 1941) was an American cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century. He specialized in sprint cycling and won 4 gold medals in Cycling at the 1904 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal in the 2 mile race.[1]

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Marcus Hurley
Hurley in 1904
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1904 St. Louis¼ mile
Gold medal – first place1904 St. Louis⅓ mile
Gold medal – first place1904 St. Louis½ mile
Gold medal – first place1904 St. LouisMile
Bronze medal – third place1904 St. Louis2 mile
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Biography

He was born on December 22, 1883. He was on the first national collegiate basketball championship team in 1908, serving as Columbia University's basketball team's captain. Hurley served in World War I and was decorated. He died on March 28, 1941.[2]

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